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2001 FIFA World Youth Championship Squads
Below are the rosters for the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship tournament in Argentina. Players name marked in bold went on to earn full international caps. Group A Head coach: José Pékerman Head coach: Shawky Gharieb Head coach: Kari Ukkonen Head coach: Wendell Downswell Group B Head coach: Carlos César Head coach: Paul James *Stand-by players Head coach: Uli Stielike Head coach: Adnan Hamad Group C Head coach: Héctor Pinto Head coach: Shen Xiangfu (沈祥福) Head coach: Wolfgang Suhnholz Head coach: Anatoli Kroschenko Group D Head coach: Oliveira Gonçalves Head coach: Ange Postecoglou Head coach: Dušan Fitzel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between 17 June and 8 July 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata. The Golden Boot was won by Javier Saviola of Argentina who scored 11 goals. Qualification The following 24 teams qualified for the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. Argentina qualified automatically as host. :1.Teams that made their debut. :2.Czech Republic made their debut as independent nation. They were chosen as the descendant of the now-defunct Czechoslovakia, which qualified in 1983 and 1989 tournaments. Venues Mascot The Official Mascot of the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship is a Rhea named Ñandy, he was created by an Argentina Illustrator Conrado Giusti Sponsorship FIFA partners * Adidas * Fujifilm * JVC * Avaya * Coca-Cola * Budweiser * McDonald's * Toshiba * Hyundai * MasterCard National supporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leandro Romagnoli
Leandro Atilio Romagnoli (born 17 March 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played mainly as an attacking midfielder. His thin build, short stature and playing style were reminiscent of compatriot Osvaldo Ardiles. What the player – nicknamed ''Pipi'' – lacked in physical strength, he made up for with dribbling ability. Romagnoli started and finished his professional career with San Lorenzo, but also spent four seasons in Portugal with Sporting. Club career Born in Buenos Aires, Romagnoli made his professional debut on 13 December 1998 at the age of only 17, appearing for San Lorenzo de Almagro against Racing Club de Avellaneda. He went on to become an essential attacking player for the side, appearing in roughly 200 official games and winning three major titles; amid the club's financial troubles, he was linked with a move to SV Werder Bremen of the German Bundesliga in summer 2002. Romagnoli signed with Mexico's C.D. Veracruz in January 2005 but, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Club Atlético Sarmiento
Club Atlético Sarmiento is an Argentine sports club based in Junín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club currently competes in Primera División, the top division of the Argentine football league system. Founded in 1911 and affiliated to AFA in 1952, Sarmiento has only played 3 seasons in the Primera División, in 1981, 1982 and 2015. The team best final position ever was 13th in 1981, being relegated to the last place in 1982. Players Current squad ''As of 17 September 2022'' SourceArgentine Soccer Out on loan Honours * B Nacional (1): 2020 * Primera B (3): 1980, 2003–04, 2011–12 *Primera C The Primera C Metropolitana is one of the two professional leagues that form the fourth level of the Argentine football league system. Primera C Metropolitana is made up of 20 clubs mainly from the city of Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area (Gr ... (1): 1977 References External links * Sentimiento Verde(fan site) {{DEFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastián Bueno
Sebastián Andrés Bueno (born 24 October 1981) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Perugia. Biography Born in Junín, Buenos Aires, Bueno started his career at hometown club Sarmiento. In 2001–02 Apertura (opening) season, he was signed by top division club Banfield which also located in the Greater Buenos Aires. In the next season, he moved to Primera B Nacional side Quilmes. In the 2003 Apertura season (2003–04 "opening" season), he moved to league rival Unión de Santa Fe. In 2004, he moved to Chile for Primera División side La Serena, which is the Chilean "Apertura" season. He then returned to Argentina for San Martín de San Juan in Clausura 2005 and in March 2006 left for Brazilian side Inter de Limeira for Campeonato Paulista Série A2. In October 2006, he left for Italian Serie C2 side Catanzaro. Due to Bueno has EU nationality, he could able to sign by Italian lower division, which the lower divisions club could not signed a non-EU player from abroad. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Caballero
Wilfredo Daniel Caballero Lazcano (born 28 September 1981) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Southampton. He spent most of his career in Spain, representing Elche and Málaga and competing in La Liga with the latter club. In the summer of 2014 he signed for Manchester City, helping them win the 2016 League Cup. In 2017, he joined Chelsea where he was a backup keeper for four seasons. Caballero made his senior debut for Argentina in 2018. He represented the nation at the 2018 World Cup, and was also a non-playing member of the squads that won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Club career Early career Born in Santa Elena, Entre Ríos, Caballero started his playing career with Boca Juniors in 2001, where he won three major titles in 2003. On 14 December of that year he witnessed – from the bench – his team beat A.C. Milan 3–1 on penalties, in the 2003 Intercontinental Cup. Caballero joined Elche of Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club () is an Argentine sports club based in the Quilmes district of Greater Buenos Aires. Established in 1887 (although the date of foundation is still under dispute), Quilmes is the oldest club of Argentina still competing in championships organised by the Argentine Football Association. Quilmes' football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentinian football. In the top division of Argentine football, Quilmes has won three titles, including two Primera División championships and one Copa de Honor MCBA. Quilmes also won five second division titles. The club also has a women's football team, competing at the third division. Apart from football, Quilmes' main sport is field hockey, which both teams, women's and men's, have won many titles at their respective Torneo Metropolitano championships. Quilmes has also a field hockey stadium, "Estadio Nacional" with a capacity of 6,000 seats. Other sports practised at the club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejandro Domínguez (footballer, Born 1981)
Alejandro Damián Domínguez (born 10 June 1981), also known as Chori, is a former Argentine footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a second striker. Career Early career After playing for second league club Quilmes, Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chorí' since he was a teenager, was signed by Argentine giants River Plate, crowning himself later on as three times Clausura champion with The Millionaires. Rubin Kazan Scouted by several European clubs, he ended up signing for Russian side Rubin Kazan, in 2004. During 2006 pre-season Rubin tried to sell him, but they were not satisfied with the amount offered for him and decided to keep him. Zenit Saint Petersburg Domínguez was signed by FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for €7 million before the start of 2007 Russian season, breaking the record transfer fee inside the Russian Premier League, however the record was exceeded in 2008, when Danny moved from FC Dynamo Moscow to Zenit Saint Petersburg for a fee well above 30 milli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauro Rosales
Mauro Damián Rosales (born 24 February 1981) is an Argentine former footballer who last played in Alumni. A winger/ forward best known for his pace and crossing ability, he won a gold medal with Argentina at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Club career Rosales began his career with Newell's Old Boys. His play with Newell's attracted the interest of top European clubs and in 2004 he joined Dutch top side Ajax. While with Ajax Rosales appeared in 63 league matches scoring 6 goals. In 2007 Rosales left Ajax returning to Argentina to play for River Plate for a fee of 1.8 million euros. He was part of the squad that won the Clausura 2008 tournament, the club's first title in four years. In January 2011 it was reported that he would be joining Querétaro F.C. of Mexico's Primera División. However, he was not signed by the Mexican club. In late February 2011 he went on trial with Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer in the United States. On 18 March 2011, following a suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrés D'Alessandro
Andrés Nicolás D'Alessandro (born 15 April 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He has played top-flight football in Argentina, Germany, England, Spain, Brazil and Uruguay. He won an Olympic gold medal with Argentina in 2004 and also played at that year's Copa América. In 2020, he was awarded Brazilian citizenship. Club career Early career D'Alessandro was born in the La Paternal section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined the labor force as a pizza delivery boy before becoming a professional footballer. Known as ''El Cabezón'' ("The Big Headed") for how large his big head looks on his small frame rather than any ego connotations, he emerged through the River Plate youth system that has produced much of Argentina's top talent over the years. He followed the likes of Santiago Solari and Pablo Aimar through the ranks, together with Javier Saviola, with whom he shared the limelight in the 2001 Youth World Championshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonardo Ponzio
Leonardo Daniel Ponzio (born 29 January 1982) is an Argentinian former footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder. After starting out at Newell's Old Boys in 2000, he went on to spend his professional career with Zaragoza and River Plate, appearing in 246 competitive matches with the former club and winning the 2004 Copa del Rey, adding several more accolades during his two spells with the latter and going on to be one of the most decorated players in their history. Club career Born in Las Rosas, Santa Fe, Ponzio started his career in the youth system of Newell's Old Boys in neighbouring Rosario, going on to make more than 100 official appearances for the club. At only 21, he was signed by Real Zaragoza for the 2003–04 season, for €3 million. After making his La Liga debut on 31 August 2003 in a 0–1 home loss against Deportivo de La Coruña, he went on to become an essential midfield player for the Spanish side, only missing 11 matches over three seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estudiantes De La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata ( lit. "Students from La Plata"), simply referred to as Estudiantes de La Plata , is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history. The club is a successful team in Argentina. In 1967, Estudiantes was the first team outside the traditional " big five" to win a professional league title. It has won four additional league titles and has had greater international success, having won six international titles. Estudiantes' international title championships are four Copa Libertadores (including three straight from 1968 to 1970), an Intercontinental Cup, and an Interamerican Cup. The club was founded in 1905 when a group of players and fans decided to break away from Gimnasia de La Plata, which favored indoor sport rather than football. Matches between the two clubs are known as the '' Clásico Platense''. Other sports where Estudiante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diego Colotto
Diego Daniel Colotto (born 10 March 1981) is an Argentine retired footballer who played as a central defender. After starting out at Estudiantes he went on to spend most of his professional career in Spain, with Deportivo and Espanyol. Club career Born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Colotto started his professional career with Estudiantes de La Plata, making his Primera División debut on 16 February 2001 in a 1–1 draw against Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield and eventually becoming an automatic first-choice with the La Plata club. In December 2004, Tecos F.C. from Mexico paid US$1,100,000 for his services and, almost three years later, he was signed by another team in the country, Club Atlas, playing nearly 150 competitive matches between the two. On 30 August 2008, Colotto signed for Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain, for €2.5 million. In his first season in La Liga he backed up Alberto Lopo and Zé Castro but, on 2 October, scored twice against SK Brann in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
